Dallas Plastics has successfully been certified ISO 9001:2015 for both Mesquite, TX and Longview, TX sites.
Dallas Plastics has successfully been certified ISO 9001:2015 for both Mesquite, TX and Longview, TX sites.
Customers looking to customize the color and clarity of their blown film plastic have several options that can be tailored to their specific needs. The color of blown film can be adjusted using masterbatches, which are concentrated mixtures of pigments and additives.
Custom clarity can be controlled by selecting appropriate resin blends and incorporating specific additives.
By consulting with material specialists and leveraging advanced processing techniques, customers can achieve the precise balance of color and clarity that meets their application demands. Dallas Plastics stands out as a superior partner in this process, offering expert guidance to ensure the creation of the perfect film based on your unique specifications.
If you don’t see a standard color that fits your needs, let us know, and we’ll work with you to create custom colors. We can match colors from a representative sample or a specific Pantone Matching System (PMS) number to ensure your blown film aligns perfectly with your branding or functional requirements. Additionally, colors can come in varying transparencies including opaque, medium and transluscent.
To support decision-making, Dallas Plastics offers film samples that allow you to evaluate color accuracy, clarity, and other film properties before committing to full-scale production.
Certain colors can be used to indicate specific functions or safety features. For example, color-coded films can be used in industrial settings to denote different types of waste or hazard levels, improving workplace safety and efficiency.
With advanced manufacturing capabilities, Dallas Plastics can deliver precise and consistent color matches, whether developing a new hue or matching an existing Pantone Matching System (PMS) number or color sample.
Custom colors allow companies to align their packaging with their brand identity, enhancing brand recognition and appeal to consumers. Unique colors can set a product apart on the shelf, making it more distinctive and memorable.
Dallas Plastics provides expert consultation in color selection and customization, ensuring that the chosen film color aligns perfectly with your branding or functional requirements.
With production facilities located domestically, Dallas Plastics ensures faster turnaround times, reduced shipping costs, and greater control over production processes, which can lead to improved responsiveness and reliability for customers.
The process begins with an in-depth consultation to understand the customer's requirements and specifications. This involves discussing the desired color, transparency, clarity, and any additional functional attributes needed for the final product.
During this phase, customers work closely with color specialists to select or create the exact hue and level of transparency required. This may involve color matching using Pantone numbers or physical samples.
After finalizing the color and transparency specifications, the manufacturer produces samples of the custom film for customer evaluation. Once the samples are approved, the production phase begins, with the manufacturer setting up the production line to meet the order specifications at the required volume.
Consistent color quality is ensured by using precision blending equipment, computerized color matching systems, and rigorous quality control checks throughout the production process. Sample retention and color spectrophotometry can also be used to verify that each batch meets predetermined color standards.
Yes, we can match specific Pantone colors or color samples for custom orders. Our color specialists use advanced color matching technology to achieve precise matches and ensure color consistency across production runs.
The addition of color pigments can impact certain film properties. For example, darker colors often provide better UV resistance as they absorb more UV rays, whereas lighter or translucent colors may require additional UV stabilizers. Some pigments can also influence heat absorption, potentially affecting heat sensitivity.
The minimum order quantity for custom-colored films varies depending on the complexity of the color and the specific production requirements but is typically set to ensure cost-effectiveness for both the manufacturer and the customer. Please contact our sales team for specific order quantities.
Standard films can range from fully transparent to opaque. The level of transparency depends on factors like the resin used, film thickness, and any added pigments or fillers. Options typically include clear, translucent, and a variety of opacity levels.
The choice of resin significantly affects film transparency. For example, LDPE and LLDPE tend to offer good transparency, while HDPE is less transparent. Additives such as clarity enhancers or fillers can modify transparency by altering the film’s light transmission properties.
Generally, as the film becomes thicker, it tends to be less transparent due to increased light scattering. However, certain thin films may also exhibit reduced transparency if they incorporate opaquing agents or pigments.
Several factors influence film clarity, including the type of resin, the presence of additives, the extrusion process parameters, cooling rates, and film thickness. Uniform resin distribution and precise control of processing conditions play crucial roles in achieving high clarity.
Yes, we can provide samples demonstrating different clarity levels. This helps customers evaluate and select the right specification for their application needs before committing to full production runs.
Reach out to us today and let’s discuss how our expertly crafted products can bolster your operations.
